Sr. Manager - QC Microbiology

Join bluebird bio's enthusiastic and collaborative team by contributing to the overall success of our novel gene therapy approach. We seek an experienced Senior Manager, QC Microbiology to build and lead the QC Microbiology group and bluebird bio's new gene therapy manufacturing site. This includes developing the environmental monitoring and trending program, establishing best practices within the QC Microbiology lab, and providing oversight for the testing of release, stability, and routine EM samples. This role will develop and maintain all documentation with regards to testing requirements and strategies and serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for microbiology and sterility assurance issues and provide technical expertise aligned with current GMPs and current industry practice. The candidate will interface with Quality Operations, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Facilities, and other cross-functional teams as required.